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What does Zeus allow, for the first time, with the Phaeacians?

He allows Poseidon to punish them for being good hosts.
He allows a ship to deliver a wayward stranger unharmed.
He allows Poseidon to associate with them undisguised.
He allows the king to taste ambrosia.

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He allows Poseidon to punish them for being good hosts.

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Answer:

He allows Poseidon to punish them for being good hosts.

Step-by-step explanation:

Throughout The Odyssey, we learn that it is extremely important for Greek culture to be a good host. Characters are often rewarded for acting in this way. However, we see that this is different in the case of the Phaeacians. When Odysseus arrives, they are extremely good hosts. They provide shelter, restore all the lost wealth of Odysseus and give him direct passage to Ithaca. However, in doing so, they offend Poseidon, which leads to Zeus allowing Poseidon to punish them.

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